It becomes full-throttle whining until the car parks on Prince George Street.

Molly “Mayhem” DeButts knows downtown Annapolis. She has no patience for human concerns including fully stopping a 2,000-pound vehicle before exiting or a properly applied leash.

The nose is on overdrive before Molly’s four feet meet sidewalk. Head down and leash taut, Molly pulls her “master” toward a tree, then a stoop. She doesn’t miss a flower pot, fire hydrant or open door.

Nothing escapes her sniffer.

Downtown Annapolis is a favorite quick getaway for Molly. There’s always friendly people to greet, other dogs to introduce herself to in a really intimate manner and an eternal hope someone might drop an ice cream cone in her path.

Molly’s downtown loop generally takes her to City Dock, up to the State House and down Maryland Avenue. She contemplates chasing ducks swimming in Ego Alley and never misses a chance to chase human-food fattened squirrels.

By most measures, Annapolis is a Molly-friendly town. Though she generally bypasses water bowls outside places like Galway Bay, Middleton Tavern, Shades on the Bay and Armadillos — she is a finicky drinker — it’s an appreciated gesture showing canines are welcome.

But sometimes, after a long walk and a few slugs of H2O, Molly seeks … relief.

Downtown is gorgeous. There are plenty of trees.

Yet, proper relief for such a prim lady can be challenging. Trees break up the concrete jungle, but most are ringed in metal squares.

Brick, cobblestone and blacktop line Historic Annapolis. Sidewalks and a wooden boardwalk sandwich parking spots along the city’s waterfront.

City Dock is such an inviting draw. The water views and open space are stunning. But it’s a desert of inhospitality if you’re a dog.

Give a friend a forever home.

Anne Arundel County Animal Control is located off Interstate 97 at the police and fire headquarters complex in Millersville, 411 Maxwell Frye Road. Pet viewing and adoption is available from Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m., Wednesday 10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Call 410-222-8900 for more information.

The SPCA of Anne Arundel County is located at 1815 Bay Ridge Ave. in Annapolis, and is open for animal viewing from 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and 2-7 Wednesday and Thursday. All the animals are spayed or neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated. Call 410-268-4388 or visit aaspca.org for more information.

There is hope — and a whole master plan — if city leaders ever transform a paved nightmare into an inviting paradise. Molly asks why Annapolis can’t duplicate dog-friendly accommodations in places like Charleston, South Carolina, which has two waterfront parks on its historic peninsula.

Finding a proper spot to recycle water is darn near impossible for dogs downtown. But, wait, what’s that up ahead, Molly?

Oh, it’s an oasis of green? Just like home, Molly’s bladder thinks.

Sweet relief is just a few steps away. The leash yanks nearly out of her walker’s hand.

Before Molly can let nature take its course, we see it.

Pump those black Lab/shepherd brakes little lady. Not here. Not now.

Nope. The People’s House is no place for relief. Maryland’s lawmakers can create mountains of waste (hello and goodbye to $100 million spent on the state’s failed original Obamacare website), but they forbid you from adding your pets’.

There are signs.

No:

Pets.

Skateboarding.

Bicycle Riding.

Rollerblading

ALLOWED.

We understand not all pet owners are responsible. Some are downright inconsiderate. They don’t pick up what their dogs put down.

But, the state budget for fiscal year 2018 is $43.5 BILLION. We can’t afford cleanup for the inconsiderate among us? Taxpayers underwrite billion-dollar revenue generating Northrop Grumman to the tune of $20 million.

Molly shakes her head, even she knows it pays to have a good lobbyist, or threaten to leave the state. The State House belongs to the people, so they say.

Preparations are underway for the hockey game between the Washington Capitals and Toronto Maple Leafs on March 3 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.

Preparations are underway for the hockey game between the Washington Capitals and Toronto Maple Leafs on March 3 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.

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Preparations are underway for the hockey game between the Washington Capitals and Toronto Maple Leafs on March 3 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.

Preparations are underway for the hockey game between the Washington Capitals and Toronto Maple Leafs on March 3 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.

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Matt Barry, Westfield District Manager, Maryland, Annapolis, talks about the upgrades. There are many changes coming to the the Westfield Annapolis Mall, including the remodeling of the food court area, upgrades to Bow Tie Cinemas and rest room areas.

Matt Barry, Westfield District Manager, Maryland, Annapolis, talks about the upgrades. There are many changes coming to the the Westfield Annapolis Mall, including the remodeling of the food court area, upgrades to Bow Tie Cinemas and rest room areas.

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Adults and children paint inspiring messages onto small stones at the Kindness Rocks event at the Glen Burnie Public Library Monday February 19th, 2018.

Adults and children paint inspiring messages onto small stones at the Kindness Rocks event at the Glen Burnie Public Library Monday February 19th, 2018.

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Artists work at Monarch Academy Annapolis to paint a mural inspired by the region's cultural and culinary connection to the Chesapeake Bay.

Artists work at Monarch Academy Annapolis to paint a mural inspired by the region's cultural and culinary connection to the Chesapeake Bay.

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People opposed to and in support of a proposed Maglev train gather at Lawyers Mall in Annapolis.

People opposed to and in support of a proposed Maglev train gather at Lawyers Mall in Annapolis.

Jimmy DeButts can be reached at 410-280-5915 or follow on Twitter @jd3217.